Planning and Development

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At the December 10, 2024, Council Meeting, Brockton Council approved proceeding with Development Charges, granting both the first and second readings to the related By-Law. The decision marks an important step in the development process for the community.

Residents and stakeholders can forward any comments or inquiries to Lisa Courtney, or Sonya Watson.

The final consideration of the By-Law will take place at the upcoming Council Meeting on January 14, 2025. 

Brockton is open for business with a vibrant downtown community and the East Ridge Business Park which features available land for new businesses and business expansion. Our rural areas and small villages are welcoming to business both large and small. 

The Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing defines land use planning as "managing our land and resources". It helps each community to set goals about how it will grow and develop and to work out ways of reaching those goals while keeping important social, economic, and environmental concerns in mind. It balances the interests of individual property owners with the wider interests and objectives of the whole community."

Official Plans, Zoning By-Laws, and similar documents are tools of the land use planning system in Ontario.

Planning and Development in Brockton is managed in part by the County of Bruce as the County is the approval authority for the Municipality of Brockton. The Bruce County Planning Department carries out certain planning activities on behalf of the Municipality.